The Certificate Program in Integral Ecology at the Loyola School of Theology addresses urgent environmental issues and explores alternative perspectives and lines of action. Following the insights of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, this program uses the lenses of Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Moral Theology and Interreligious Spirituality to reflect on the political, cultural, economic and scientific aspects of the damage we have inflicted on our common home. Below are the courses offered under the program this first semester.
Biblical Perspectives on Our Common Home (Fr Francis Alvarez, S.J./Sr Bernardita Dianzon, F.S.P.)
This course examines biblical attitudes and values through a close study of selected texts from Sacred Scriptures. Texts will be studied in light of the ancient physical, social, political, and religious sitz-im-leben or setting in life in which they arose. The course includes an evaluation of the implications of biblical thought for contemporary Church life and ministry.
Theology of Sustaining Our Common Home (Fr Jojo Fung, S.J.)
This course draws from the richness of Catholic tradition, especially from Laudato Si’, the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) and the ecofeminist traditions, so our faith is enriched by the plural local religio-cultural traditions and practices of sustainability of life in our common home through our dialogue with the religions, cultures and the poor in our diverse contexts.
Spirituality of Sustaining Our Common Home (Dr. Pinky Valdes)
With the current ecological crisis reaching global proportions, this course develops a Mysticism of Creation. This mysticism draws from the Christian worldview and spirituality with specific reference to the environment, the relationship between humans and the earth community, and prescriptions toward living in harmony with all beings, in comparative light from the teachings of other Asian religious and cultural traditions.
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